Coolant system fill procedure

COOLANT SYSTEM FILL PROCEDURE

Model

New Range Rover fitted with BMW Diesel Engine

Affected vehicles

from 300699

Date

1995-02-24

Reference

24/02/95

Bulletin text

Coolant System Fill Procedure

MODEL

New Range Rover fitted with BMW Diesel Engine

DETAIL

This bulletin has been issued to supplement the information referred to in the workshop manual for coolant fill on BMW diesel derivatives on the New Range Rover.

This procedure should be adopted when carrying out any service work, that requires draining and refilling of the cooling system.

ACTION REQUIRED

Follow the procedure shown below when carrying out a coolant fill, or after replacing any coolant component.

PARTS INFORMATION

6 Litres Ethylene Glycol based anti-freeze (containing no methanol) with non-phosphate corrosion inhibitors suitable for use in aluminium engines.

PROCEDURE

Refer to the workshop manual sections 9 Lubricants, 10 Maintenance, 26 Cooling system.

Coolant Fill Procedure 1) Ensure all hose connections are made and clips are fitted and secure, remove expansion tank cap 2) Remove radiator bleed hose from the expansion tank, blow through the pipe with air line, then reconnect. 3) Fill cooling system through expansion tank to top of seam, continue to fill until the level settles.. 4) Start up engine and allow to idle, the coolant level will fall, monitor level and top up expansion tank to a level 10mm below seam. 5) When level settles, hold engine speed at 2000rpm until temperature gauge reaches normal, recheck level and top up as necessary. 6) Replace expansion tank cap, If the heater fails to warm up, return to point 2 and repeat procedure.

24/02/95 NRR/26/01/95/EN

AFFECTED VEHICLES

LP from 300699 LH LJ LD

WARRANTY

Normal warranty policy and procedure apply

COMP. CODE

Not applicable

SRO

Not applicable